Author

Shari Finnell

Journalist

Shari Finnell is a graduate of Northwestern University. She has used her interviewing, writing and leadership skills in various roles, including at the Indianapolis News, the Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis Woman, St. Louis Woman, Where Indianapolis and Purdue University.

Image link to article: Signs of rebound: Church attendance shows first uptick in decades

Signs of rebound: Church attendance shows first uptick in decades

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: Young women are leaving churches at higher rates than young men

Young women are leaving churches at higher rates than young men

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: Study reveals clergy leaders often lack adequate training in five key areas

Study reveals clergy leaders often lack adequate training in five key areas

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: Understanding wellness and mental health among pastors in 2024

Understanding wellness and mental health among pastors in 2024

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: As more pastors age and retire, churches appear to be facing a succession crisis, a study says

As more pastors age and retire, churches appear to be facing a succession crisis, a study says

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: Larger churches have had an easier, more successful transition to using technology after the pandemic

Larger churches have had an easier, more successful transition to using technology after the pandemic

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: As debates persist about their roles, women increasingly create their own spaces as congregational leaders

As debates persist about their roles, women increasingly create their own spaces as congregational leaders

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: Church attendance is still evolving in a post-pandemic world

Church attendance is still evolving in a post-pandemic world

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: Churches are exploring new ways to offer VBS amid volunteer shortages

Churches are exploring new ways to offer VBS amid volunteer shortages

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: Learning from Saddleback, veteran of online church

Learning from Saddleback, veteran of online church

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: Long-term adoption of hybrid services represents a major shift from the traditional church model

Long-term adoption of hybrid services represents a major shift from the traditional church model

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: Declining volunteerism is changing the church experience

Declining volunteerism is changing the church experience

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: WonderSpace gives families something to smile about

WonderSpace gives families something to smile about

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: What brings you joy? An urban neighborhood strengthens its community by asking unexpected questions

What brings you joy? An urban neighborhood strengthens its community by asking unexpected questions

By Shari Finnell Journalist